Wall structure and method of building the same



Oct. 23, 1928.

C; H. CHOWN WALL STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF BUILDING um SAME Original Filed July so, 1925 2 Sheets-Sheet Get. 23, 1928. 1,688,523-

C. H. CHOWN DING THE ,Original Filed July 30, 1925 ZSheets-Sheet 2 H Uni I PE \LWW Patented Qctr23, 1928.

g v 1,688,521? UNITED STATES PATENTOFFICE.

CHARLES HENRY onown, or PEORIA, ILLINOIS.

WALL. STRUCTURE AND METHOD OF BUILDING THE SAME.

Application filed .Tuly'30, 1925, Serial No.' 47,095. Renewed'september 19, 1927.

This invention relates to certain improvements in wall structures and a method of building the same and it is anobjectof the invention to provide a'means whereby a fireproof wall or building may be built with a material saving in time, labor and material.

it is also an object of the invention to provide a method of building a wall structure embodying the use of slabs-together with means for-properly assembling and spacing such slabs.

Anothcr'object of the invention is to provide a dual wall structure with an interposed filler of suitable composition such as a concrete mixture.

An additional object of the invention is to.

provide a wallstructure constructed in a manner with a material saving in material and labor in making, erecting and wrecking concrete forms.

Furthermore, it isan objectof the invention to provide novel and improved means whereby a frame building maybe economically veneered with brick, stoneor kindred material.

The invention consists in the details of const-ruction and in the combination and arrangement of the several parts of my improved Wall structure and method of building the same whereby certain important advantages are attained and the device rendered simpler, less expensive'and otherwise more convenient and advantageous for use, as will be hereinafter more fully set forth.

The novel features of my invention will hereinafter be definitely claimed;

- In order that my invention may be' the better understood, I will now proceed todescribe the same with reference to theacc ompanying drawings, wherein Figure lis avi'ew-in perspective illustrat ing a portion of the wall under construct on embodying abrick face, stone corners and an inner hollow wall; 7

Figure 2 is an enlarged fragmentary sectional View taken substantially on theline 2-2 of Figure l; r I

Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2 but illustrating another form of metal strip whichmay be employed;

Figure 4 is a fragmentary elevational View illustrating a further means for effecting a joint between adjacent slabs;

Figure 5 is a sectionalview taken substan tially on the line 55 of Figure 1;

Figure 6 is a fragmentary view in perspec- WVhen the slab is rated at 4 in Figure 1, the brickmay be particularly illuswedge employed between the metal sheet and the sheeting of the, structure as employed in F igure 8; I

As disclosed in the. accompanying drawings, F denotes a false Work framewhich comprises the vertically disposed struts l and the horizontally directed beams or memsecured'thereto, the upper portions of the struts being connected'by the bets 2 suitably transversely directed members 3. This false work frame is arranged in close contactwith the opposite faces of the dual wall structure to maintain such structure plumb and in'place until set. It is to be understood, however, w

that when conditions frame may bedis'posed with.

The -face wall comprises a plurality of superimposed tierso f slabs S theouter surfaces of which being or otherwise finished as may be preferred.

faced with brick,.'as indihalved lengthwise whereby a decided saving is eifectedof such material;-

In building a wall,;the operationis commenced .by placing a metallic strip M' upon the foundation C and disposed along the facing line of the wall and superimposing upon the foundation'a tierofrslabsS of. the char acter and size desired. At predetermined points therealong the strip M is provided with openings 5 through which wedges 6 are inserted and forced between the vertically spaced slabs to hold the slabs at proper height ,and' to hold the'i'metallic strips in place. lVedges 7 are also inserted between the ends, of adjacent slabs-to'etfect'requisite spacing.

vThe. rear wall of the dual structure. is

builded in the same manner as the front wall although preferably using hollow slabs S and as the front and rear walls progress, the space therebetween has applied therein a iller B of suitable composition, preferably warrant, the use of this faced with brick, stone .the furring may most convenient for araked joint.

concrete mixture. After the filler B has set, thewedges 6 and 7 and the strips M are removed, the time of such removal being governed by the condition of the atmosphere which has a great deal to do with the setting of the concrete. The slabs S preferably comprise duplicate sections 8 tied or coupled together with thewire ties 9 or the like.

It is to be understood that if preferred suitable reinforcement may be interposed between the front and rear walls of the dual structurewvhich, of course, is properly applied before the fillerB.

Nhen plasteringis to be applied directly to the rear wall, the slabs S will be used but if furring and lath are to be employed then the rear wall preferably comprises half slabs or-sections 8 and in place ofa metal strip M and the wedges, wood strips are employed said strips being permit-ted to remain so that be nailed thereto.

. The strip M is also used between the slabs S or S to prevent the concrete orthe like from running out when being poured. In Figure 2 is illustrated the form of strip M In Figure 3 is illustrated a modified form of strip i which may be employed if desired.

Iii-Figure 4 is illustrated a form of'wall wherein the adjacent ends of theslabs S interlock or mesh showing the desired assembly of the strips M and wedges.

. As particularly illustrated Figure 8,1 have shown an embodiment of my invention for veneering a frame building.- A metal sheet D is placed against the sheathing 10 of the building structure, the inner or rear face of the sheet D being provided thereacross with the flanges or strips 11 to strengthen the same. In'practice, the sheets D are suitably positioned uponthe foundation of the building structure against the sheathing 10 with wedges 12 interposed therebetween. Suitable slabs T are then arranged in substantially the same manner as hereinbefore set forth with respect to the slabs S or sultant intermediate space filled with cement or the like. It is preferredthat each of the sheets D be covered withpaper as now generally done. Afterthe cement or the like has sufficiently hardened, the wedges 12 and sheets D areremoved andthe set slabstied to the frame work ofthe building in the usual way, preferably with large case nails 14:. The sheets D are then placed upon said ties and the building ofthe wall continued as just described.

In Figure 1, it is to be notedthat the outer wall of the building structure may have suitably formed stones 15 or its equivalent hereinafter claimed it is S with the re of such dimensions as to properly meet the requirements. The slabs S may be assembled in a manner to produce a column or a reinforced concrete columnniay be employed with the slabs S as av facing. The slab of the'type shown in Figure? may be so formed as to permit its assembly anduse in makingcolumns and pilasters in steel or reinforced concrete structures. I

From the foregoing description 'it is thought to be obvious that a wall structure and method of building the same constructed in accordance with my invention is particularly well adapted for use by reason ofthe w convenience and facility with which it may be assembled and .op'eratedmnd it will also be obvious that my invention is susceptible'of some change and modification Without departing from the principles and spirit thereof and for this reason I do not wishto be understood as limiting myself to the precise arrangement and formation of the several parts herein'shown in-carrying out my invention i in practice except as hereinafter claimed. As to be understood that reference to the slabs is intended to include the foundation for thebuilding or other parts with which the slabs proper may coact.

I claim 1; A method of constructing a building wall consisting in placing a tier ,of'slabs, disposing a strip along a facing line of said tier,

slabs upon the superimposing a second tier of first tier, and then inserting wedges through the strip and between the slabs of each tier to t effect the desired spacing. Y Y

24A method of constructing'a building wall consisting in placing a tier of slabs,

posing astrip along a fac'ingline of said tier, superimposing a second tier of'slabs upon the firsttier, then inserting wedges through the strip and between the slabs of each tier to effect the desired spacing,and:also disposing strips alongthe meeting ends of theslabs of each tier and inserting wedges through said strips and between said adjacent tiersto effect requisitespacing. 3. A method of constructing a dual wall consisting in superimposing tiers ,of slabs to' provide a front outer wall and an inner wall,- disposingstrips along the meeting lines of the slabs, inserting wedges through the strips and'between the slabs to properly. space the slabs, and pouring a-filler between the outer wall'and inner wall, the appliedstrips operating to prevent the filler from running out between the slabs.

In testimony whereof signature.

voi-iiiiiiins HENRY CHOWN.

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